Govt’s decision to extend tax benefits to boost investor confidence, say experts

The decision to extend tax benefits by a year provides clarity and certainty for global investors and eligible companies to enhance investment and operational planning. The extension of tax benefits till March 31, 2025, benefits eligible startups, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and units in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) GIFT City.

Interim Budget 2024: Cos need to register for Input Service Distribution

Companies with branches in multiple cities will now need to register for input service distribution (ISD) to claim input tax credit for services provided by the head office to the branch office. The interim budget proposed to make this rule mandatory, besides the requirement of a separate registration that allows headquarters of companies to distribute […]

Budget throws spotlight on more than 50 stocks from 7 sectors

Within the confines of the available fiscal space, the government is channeling enough for capex which is almost 40% of the additional total outlay. This is being directed to roads, railways, and defence and it can have positive linkage effects with industries like steel, cement, capital goods etc, Way2Wealth said.

Negotiating bilateral investment treaties to sustain FDI growth: FM Sitharaman

India is negotiating bilateral investment treaties with foreign partners, including the UK, to sustain the growth of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country. The FDI inflows in India during 2014-23 were $596 billion, twice the inflow during 2005-14. To encourage sustained foreign investment, India is focusing on ‘first develop India’ and ensuring equitable and […]

Timely finances, tech for MSMEs key policy priority: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The government has prioritised the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and introduced various initiatives to support them. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the allocation of Rs 22,137 crore to the MSME ministry for FY25. The government has introduced schemes like Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) and TReDS to address delayed payments […]